signed number

American  

noun

1. Mathematics. a number preceded by a plus sign (+) to indicate a positive quantity or by a minus sign (−) to indicate a negative quantity.

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Etymology

Origin of signed number

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Once there, he was greeted by the player who wore the yellow and green kit more than any other, Brazil's most capped-star Cafu, who presented him with a signed number 2 Brazil shirt.

From BBC

The UK government has signed number of deals with US technology companies, including an agreement to use OpenAI services in the public sector and a £400m contract to use Google Cloud services in the Ministry of Defence.

From BBC

“He did sign an agreement, talking about denuclearization. And that was signed. Number one sentence: denuclearization. That was done in Singapore. And I think he’s a man of his word. So we’re going to find out, but I think he’s a man of his word.”

From Washington Times

The Lakers also signed number seven overall draft pick Julius Randle.

From Reuters

If you're a Rooney fan then it's your kind of bike - it has a signed number 10 football shirt on the petrol tank and a painting of the star celebrating his goal at the 2011 Premier League final on the back.

From Children's BBC